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Which of the following statements are true about Gupta coinage? (1) The Guptas issued the largest number of gold coins in the Gupta period. (2) Chandragupta I issued Kaumaradevi type of coins (3) Chandragupta II issued silver coins for the first time among the Gupta (4) Samudragupta coins are known for their purity. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1 and 2
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Guptas issued the largest number of gold coins (dinaras) in ancient India; but these hardly flowed into day-to-day private economic relations. Copper and silver coins of the period are few. Fa-Hien tells us that cowries became the common medium of exchange.
Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is The obverse generally had the king’s portrait and the reverse had an image of a deity or a motif.
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